Romans 4:23–24: Now it was not written for his sake alone that it was imputed to him, but also for us. It shall be imputed to us who believe in Him who raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead.
Little did Moses know that when he penned Genesis 15:6 he was writing it for and about others in addition to Abraham. There was a much greater resurrection on the horizon of history than the resurrection of human reproduction in Abraham’s and Sarah’s bodies. But what God did for them was only a picture of what he was going to do for the entire human race. The outcome of faith would be the same—justification in God’s sight—but the demonstration of God’s power would be different. In fact, the demonstration of power that God gives the world to believe in today is the greatest display of power the world has ever seen. 1
The faith of Abraham needs to be exercised daily by believers who have needs for which looking to God is their only answer. 2
Application
- What God was doing in Abraham’s life back then, He is also wanting to do in your life today, through faith.
- Will you let the power of God raise you up from your difficult circumstances today?
Prayer
Lord, I am thankful that You never change. What You did in the past, You still do in the present.
1. Boa, K., & Kruidenier, W. (2000). Romans (Vol. 6). Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
2. Boa, K., & Kruidenier, W. (2000). Romans (Vol. 6). Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers.
